Test Your Computer Networking Knowledge

Study Notes

The PDF covers various topics related to computer networking.
It explains the basics of computer networks, including network architecture, protocols, and topologies.
The OSI model and how data is transmitted over a network using packets are discussed in detail.
LANs and WANs are discussed along with their differences in terms of geographical coverage, number of users connected, types of services available, and area of responsibility.
Different LAN topologies such as bus, ring, star, and mesh are described.
The TCP/IP protocol suite used for communication between devices on the internet is covered in detail.
LAN switching technologies such as Ethernet and VLANs, and routing technologies such as static routing and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP are discussed.
WAN technologies such as leased lines, Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, and VPNs are covered.
Infrastructure services such as DHCP, DNS, NAT/PAT, NTP, SNMP, and Syslog are discussed.
Network security concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, firewalls, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) are discussed along with how they're used to secure a network.